Everyone loves Oreo cookies. These Christmas Oreo Cookies make a delightful gift, party treat, or a cookie for Santa.
These are super simple to make: dip each cookie in melted candy or chocolate, pipe a quick Christmas tree, add a few sprinkles, and you have charming holiday Oreo cookies in no time.
What makes this recipe so yummy
- Oreo cookies are universally loved, so they’re always a hit.
- A quick, easy recipe with minimal ingredients.
- They look cute and festive—perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Ideal for cookie swaps, office parties, or a simple seasonal treat.
Groceries you’ll need: Ingredients
- Oreo cookies
- White candy melts (or white chocolate)
- Green food coloring
- Vegetable shortening
- Christmas sprinkles
See the recipe card below for exact quantities.
Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
This is an overview of the steps. Full details are in the recipe card below.
- Step 1: Melt the candy wafers in a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave. Stir in vegetable shortening to improve dipping consistency.
- Step 2: Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Dip each Oreo halfway into the melted white candy and place it on the prepared sheet to set.
- Step 3: Tint some of the remaining white candy with green food color. Transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
- Step 4: Pipe a simple tree shape onto each dipped cookie, then immediately add sprinkles so they stick to the warm candy.
Hint: Tweezers help place a tiny star or the trunk sprinkle precisely on each tree.
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- White chocolate chips — use instead of candy melts for a richer flavor.
- Almond bark — another easy melting alternative.
- Peppermint or flavored Oreos — swap in any Oreo variety.
- Green candy melts — use directly instead of coloring white candy.
- Candy cane design — pipe red and white stripes instead of trees.
- Golden Oreos — a lighter cookie base option.
- Oreo balls — crumble Oreos into truffles and decorate the same way.
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Necessary gear: Equipment
Just basic kitchen tools: a tray, wax or parchment paper, and a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl to melt the candy.
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Storage tips
Once the decorated cookies have fully set, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They stay fresh for up to 10 days.
Mel’s kitchen notes
If you prefer a richer taste, use white chocolate instead of candy wafers.
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Christmas Oreo Cookies
30 mins
30 mins
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Equipment
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Piping bag and small round tip
Ingredients
- 24 Oreo cookies
- 12 ounces white candy melting wafers
- ½ teaspoon green food coloring
- Christmas sprinkles
- 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
Instructions
- Add the candy wafers to a double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl. Melt until smooth, then stir in 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening to achieve a good dipping consistency.
- Line a tray with wax or parchment paper. Dip each Oreo halfway into the melted candy to create a snowy effect and place on the prepared tray.
- After dipping all cookies, tint a portion of the remaining melted candy with ½ teaspoon green food coloring. Transfer the green candy to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
- Pipe a simple tree shape on each cookie. Immediately add sprinkles and a brown sprinkle for the trunk while the candy is still warm so they adhere.
Notes
Use tweezers to place tiny star sprinkles or the trunk for more precise decoration.
Brush off any crumbs from the Oreos before dipping to keep the white coating clean.
White chocolate works well as a substitute for melting wafers if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 235 kcal |
Carbohydrates: 47 g |
Protein: 1 g |
Fat: 6 g
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